CHINA AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS
(Jiangyu Wang)

(Part II C)3. China Also Argues Cultural Relativism and Chinese Values.

In line with its proposition of establishing a multi-polar world after the Cold War, Chinese officials have repeatedly argued that cultural standards differ in terms of human rights protection. No culture's concept of human rights has greater claim to be accepted than any others. Therefore, foreigners have no moral right to judge China's view of human rights over another country's view. Rather than placing universality of human rights over any particular cultural value, [c]onsideration should be given to the differing views on human rights held by countries with different political, economic and social systems, as well as different historical, religious and cultural backgrounds. International human rights activities should be carried on in the spirit of seeking common ground while reserving differences, mutual respect, and the promotion of understanding and cooperation. [FN52]

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